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Train rams microbus in Sirajganj, 10 die

Monday, 15 July 2019


A train has rammed a microbus carrying attendants of a wedding party in Ullapara area of Sirajganj, killing at least 10 people, including the bride and groom.

The train, Dhaka-bound Padma Express, dragged the vehicle a kilometre after the collision at Panchakroshi level-crossing near the railway station in the Upazila around 6:45pm on Monday, according to agency reports.

Ullapara Fire Station Leader Nazir Hossain said all of the deceased were on the microbus and included two women and a child.